Jennifer Lopez tried to manage husband Ben Affleck’s bad moods for a long time, it has been claimed.

On Tuesday People reported that the 55-year-old Atlas actress – who filed for divorce last week – spent a great deal of time trying to look after her 52-year-old spouse and was like a mother to him.

The site added that he often got ‘frustrated’ and went to a ‘dark place’ even though he had a beautiful wife and three children with ex Jennifer Garner.

‘Jennifer did spend a lot of time making sure Ben was happy and had everything he needed,’ the insider told the publication.

It was also added that Ben was more like her son than her mate, even though she is only three years older than him. ‘The way she cared for him was almost childlike,’ the source continued.

He’s very moody and dark at times.’

But Lopez is the opposite of that, it was claimed: ‘Jennifer appreciates life in another way. She’s very grateful for everything.’

Indeed, she used to have a painting that read Gratitude Attitude in her home.

Another source close to Garner told the site that he ‘has never handled stress well.’

He doesn’t have good coping skills. He gets easily frustrated and tends to be moody. When he’s relaxed and in a good mood, it’s amazing to be around him,’ the source claimed. ‘But more often, he’s upset or frustrated.’

‘Many times, it’s just something small that he gets stuck on,’ the source added.

‘He really doesn’t understand how his bad mood affects people around him. It’s just not fun being around that kind of negativity.